摘要：This research aims at describing the application of learning speaking skills based on communicative approach in the process of learning Indonesian language including the role of students, the role of teachers, and the interaction of teaching and learning. This research applied descriptive qualitative method. In collecting the data, the researchers directly observed the natural phenomena that occurred in the study of learning speaking skills based on the communicative approach in SMAN 1 Sesean, Toraja Regency. The data were collected through observation, recording, interviews and documentation. The data were then analyzed through the technique of "Data Analysis of Final Model". Research findings show that the role of the teacher in the learning speaking skills based on communicative approach has been conducted properly. The role of students in learning speaking skills based on communicative approach has been optimal. The form of teaching and learning interactions has reflected the communicative approach. In the communicative approach, the teachers engage the students actively, creatively and meaningfully.
